Advice and cost needed about u-joints and brakes for 1995 Chevy Silverado?
I have a 1995 Chevy Silverado, 152000 miles, that has developed a low roaring sound that seems to come from the rear end when moving forward. The mechanic proposed to “replace driveshaft center support bearing and check u-joints when driveshaft is removed”. Part needed is the “center support bearing assembly”. Since the wheel bearings could be a source of the noise, I asked that they be checked. The report was that “right rear axle seal leaking, wheel cylinders leak, brake shoes soaked with grease. Recommend rear brake service package due to grease leaking onto rear brake lining”. Parts recommended are pads/shoes, wheel cylinders for the 2 rear wheels, and a rear axle seal. To the mechanics out there–Do these sound like reasonable solutions and recommendations? How much should this cost? Thank you! A: It’s better not to nickle and dime that stuff and go ahead and replace the bearings, seals and brakes all at once. And it’s kinda dumb to even bother checking old u-joints when the drive
